University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Ready for the journey of a lifetime?

Prepare to go after your dreams — including the ones you didn't know you had. At the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire you can expect quality academics, small classes and exceptional faculty who care about your success, along with a vibrant campus life that doesn't shut down on weekends. Be immersed in what you love, gain serious hands-on skills and benefit from the outstanding experiences that will get noticed on your résumé. We don't just prepare you for your first job — we poise you for a lifetime of success.

Seize opportunities

We couldn't be more proud that Tayo Sanders II was named a 2015 Rhodes Scholar. This is the Academy Award, the Grammy and the MVP of higher education. Only 32 Americans achieve this each year. To reach such heights it takes a lot of support, and it begins with a student like you who looks around at all of the opportunities here and then goes after them. Tayo built his extraordinary college career by taking those opportunities one step at a time, and you can too.

"The best part is being able to take what you’ve learned in class and apply it to a real life situation. I'm going to have four years of experience on instruments you normally only get in graduate school."

The Civil Rights Pilgrimage is one of many signature experiences at UW-Eau Claire. Hundreds of Blugolds travel to the Deep South, meet eyewitnesses to the historic civil rights movement and walk the path that led to a national dialogue about freedom.

Alumnus Zach Halmstad provides innovative solutions to companies using Apple products around the world. His inspiration for founding JAMF Software, one of the country’s fastest growing technology companies, came during his student employment at UWEC.

Blugolds are not defined solely by one discipline or profession. Instead they explore multiple passions and academic pursuits, becoming well-rounded, confident, globally minded citizens embarking on a lifelong pursuit of learning and leadership.